Monday, July 15, 2013

CHPP Daily Brief Monday, July 15, 2013

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever
is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such
things." (Phil. 4:8 NIV)

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President Obama on Sunday called the death of Trayvon Martin a "tragedy
for America" but urged people to remain calm, in his first public remarks
since a jury Saturday night acquitted the man who fatally shot the Florida
teen.

The president acknowledged the not-guilty verdict has elicited strong emotions
across the country but said "the jury has spoken" and that Americans
should respect the "call for calm reflection" by Martin's parents.

"In the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even
higher," Obama said. "But we are a nation of laws." (Read
more)-
Father, we thank You that Obama has publicly called for our citizens to remain
"calm" after the verdict of "not guilty" was rendered for
George Martin on Saturday night. We ask You to command Your angels to stand
guard over our cities for our protection, and that You would move upon the
hearts of our people to cause any anger or rage to subside. In Jesus' name,
amen.

- "Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about
anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven." (Matthew
18:19)2. Black Churches Pressuring Justice Department to Try Zimmerman For Civil
Rights Violation - AFRO.com

The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) , an organization representing
34,000 Black churches, is staging a rally July 15 at noon in front of the
Justice Department headquarters in Washington, D.C. to protest the verdict in
the murder trial of George Zimmerman.

The NBCI, which has been among the leading advocates for justice in the murder
of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., is calling for the
demonstration to buttress demands for the Justice Department to launch a
prosecution under federal civil rights laws of George Zimmerman, who was found
not guilty July 13 by a Florida Circuit Court jury of second degree murder and
manslaughter charges in the 2011 shooting death of Martin. (Read
more)-
Pray for the safety of George Zimmerman for the remainder of his life on the
earth. We ask that any other court cases that may appear regarding this
incident be placed under the Shed Blood of the Lamb, and that justice be
served, again.

Republican lawmakers in Texas passed a bill that would give the state some of
the nation's most restrictive abortion laws and force most of its clinics to
close, leading Democrats to promise a fight over the contentious measure in the
courts and at the ballot box.

Democrats promised a legal challenge to the measure, which will ban abortions
after 20 weeks, require doctors who perform abortions to have admitting
privileges at a nearby hospital and require all abortions to take place in
surgical centers. Only five of Texas' 42 existing abortion clinics meet the
requirements to be a surgical center, and clinic owners say they cannot afford
to upgrade or relocate. (Read
more)-
Father God, we rejoice greatly at this victory for LIFE over the weekend in the
State of Texas. We ask You to be with the supporters of this bill as it goes
through future court fights and we ask, Lord, that this kind of law be voted in
across our nation. In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen and Amen.

- "But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You . . . For You,
O Lord, will bless the righteous, with favor; You will surround him as with a
shield." (Psalm 5:11-12)4. Obama: U.S. Needs More Taxpayers; Calls for Fewer Babies But 'More
Immigrants' - CNS News

President Barack Obama said today America needs "more immigrants" to
increase the number of people who pay taxes to the federal government and to
populate the national workforce. That contrasts with the arguments he made at a
recent Planned Parenthood conference, where he ridiculed efforts to limit
abortion and called on the conferees to help make sure that all American women
knew that a regulation his administration has issued under Obamacare requires
that insurance companies provide them with free contraceptives. (Read
more) -
Heavenly Father, this conveys that what is wanted is 'instant voters' for the
leftists, and not concern for tax revenue. Father, we need this stopped, in
Jesus' Name, Amen and Amen.

- "A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who speaks lies will
not escape." (Proverbs 19:5)5. Under new rules, GOP would have no say in Obama pick for Homeland
Security - Daily Caller

If Harry Reid gets his way, President Obama won't have to worry about
appointing a new Homeland Security secretary that is acceptable to Senate
Republicans. Napolitano's resignation from the department on Friday comes as
the Democratic majority leader is threatening to invoke "the nuclear
option" and change the Senate's rules to allow administration appointees
to sail through confirmation without threat of Republican filibustering. Under
that scenario, Napolitano's replacement would likely be the first major
appointment made in the post-"nuclear option" era where Republicans
would have no ability to stop the confirmation of a nominee they find
unacceptable.

If Democrats actually do the nuclear option, it would reduce the confirmation
process to one party rule," Ashbrook said. "President Obama could
install controversial nominees with a complicit Democrat majority and no real
input from the opposition." (Read
more)-
O Lord, stop the actions of this man Harry Reid! Negotiation and compromise is
the way things need to be accomplished within our nation's congressional branch
but he is using his power and position to manipulate and control so he can have
only what he wants done. Have mercy Lord, but confront he and his allies
strongly so they have fear of You and face what they are doing, in Jesus' Name,
Amen and Amen.

- "The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse
tongue will be cut out." (Proverbs 10:31)6. Snowden documents could be 'worst nightmare' for U.S.: journalist - Reuters

Fugitive former U.S. spy contractor Edward Snowden controls dangerous
information that could become the United States' "worst nightmare" if
revealed, a journalist familiar with the data said in a newspaper
interview.Glenn Greenwald, the Guardian journalist who first published the
documents Snowden leaked, said in a newspaper interview published on Saturday
that the U.S. government should be careful in its pursuit of the former
computer analyst.

"Snowden has enough information to cause harm to the U.S. government in a
single minute than any other person has ever had," Greenwald said in an
interview in Rio de Janeiro with the Argentinean daily La Nacion."The U.S.
government should be on its knees every day begging that nothing happen to Snowden,
because if something does happen to him, all the information will be revealed
and it could be its worst nightmare." (Read
more)-
Abba Father, it seems Mr. Snowden has stored information with some contacts to
be revealed if something negative happens to him. We ask You Lord to rise up
and control what is happening here, so that he may move safely to asylum and to
release what needs to be heard but not to reveal what potentially may severely
damage our nation. Thank you, Father, in Jesus' Name, Amen and Amen.

- "In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise
will preserve them." (Proverbs 14:3)7. Gay marriage foes seek to halt California same-sex weddings - Reuters

Gay marriage opponents asked the California Supreme Court on Friday to stop
same-sex weddings in the state and order that a voter initiative banning the
nuptials remain in effect. California voters passed the wedding ban, known as
Proposition 8, in 2008 but a San Francisco federal judge struck down the
initiative as unconstitutional. Last month the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that
backers of the ban did not have the legal right to appeal.A federal appeals
court then allowed gay marriages to resume, and a wave of ceremonies around the
state began immediately. (Read
more)-
Heavenly Father, we ask You to be in the midst of this legal request submitted
on behalf of the voting citizens in California to their Supreme Court. May this
request be honored as it has not been legally put aside. Your justice and
righteousness is needed to activate this law. In Jesus' Name we pray, Amen and
Amen.

- "God is a just judge, and God is angry with the wicked every
day." (Psalm 7:11)8. Netanyahu to push US for 'more credible military option' on
Iran - Times of Israel

If new 'public diplomacy' effort fails, Netanyahu will have to decide whether
to attack Iran by winter at the latest, TV report claims By Times of Israel
staff July 13, 2013. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly to launch
a new, last-ditch effort in the next few days to persuade the United States to
credibly revive the military option against Iran. If the prime minister's
effort fails, "Netanyahu will have to make a decision in the next few
months" over "whether to attack Iran by the winter." The report
stressed considerable support for a resort to military force within the
cabinet, and concluded: "This could happen." (Read
more)-
Heavenly Father, thank you for being a wonderful miracle working God! We praise
and worship You, Lord! We come to Your throne and bring PM Netanyahu before You
for Your blessings of discernment and wisdom, strength and courage, and peace
as to this decision. We ask You to be totally in the midst of this for Israel's
sake! Prepare both the prime minister and his advisors, staff, coalition and
military for this event. Let this action be taken in Your timing and approach.
In Jesus' Name, we ask this prayer, amen and amen.

- "The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD
is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came
against me To eat up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell.
Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may
rise against me, In this I will be confident." (Psalm 27:1-3)

The Middle East in Focus

The Middle East in Focus

This week, for all the headlines cited below, please join us in proclaiming
THIS DECREE:

" It is because of YHWH's covenantal love that we are not destroyed,
because His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your
faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23) 1. Netanyahu: Iran 'weeks away' from crossing red line -
Jerusalem Post

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu launched a rhetorical offensive against Iran
on Sunday. The move came amid unease that the world might be enticed by a
"compromise proposal" that Jerusalem believes Tehran is hatching, and
concern that regional turmoil was distracting everyone's attention from Iran's
nuclear march. 2. Israel May Attack Iran before U.S., PM Warns -
Arutz Sheva

Iran is moving "closer and closer" to building a nuclear weapon and
Israel may have to act before the United States does, Israel's Prime Minister
Binyamin Netanyahu warned Sunday. 3. Report: Israeli submarine strike hit Syrian arms depot -
Jerusalem Post

Israeli Dolphin-class submarines carried out a July 5 attack on an arms depot
in the Syrian port city of Latakia, according to a report in the British Sunday
Times, which contradicted a previous CNN report that the attack was the work of
the Israel Air Force. 4. Netanyahu pledges to thwart Iran 'before it's too late' -
Times of Israel

Israel's prime minister insisted Sunday that he would act to keep Iran from
acquiring nuclear weapons, and also that he would not allow "dangerous
weapons" to reach Lebanon's Hezbollah terrorists -- following reports that
Israel recently carried out an airstrike in northern Syria against a shipment of
advanced missiles. 5. Netanyahu phones Abbas for Ramadan, pushes to restart talks -
Times of Israel

"Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who
are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body." (Hebrews
13:3)1. UK Urged to put Human Rights at Heart of Burmese President's Visit -
CSW

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) today urged the British Government to
ensure that continuing grave violations of human rights, including freedom of
religion or belief, are put at the heart of discussions with Burma's President
Thein Sein during his visit to the United Kingdom next week.

President Thein Sein is expected to arrive in London for a two-day official
visit on 14 July and will meet the Prime Minister, David Cameron, and the
Foreign Secretary, William Hague. It is the first time a Burmese President has
visited the UK in decades and is in recognition of the political reforms Thein
Sein's government has introduced over the past two years. It follows the UK
visit in June 2012 of the leader of Burma's democracy movement, Nobel Peace
Prize Laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and a visit last month by leaders of the
88 Generation Student Movement. 2. Wave of Attacks on Copts and Churches: Authorities Must Act to Protect
Citizens and Houses of Worship - EIPR

The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) today warned about the
gravity of sectarian violence and incitement seen in several governorates since
the massive demonstrations and marches of 30 June. The way that state agencies,
particularly the security apparatus, have dealt with these attacks is
disturbing. These agencies have acted slowly and have not performed their
legally mandated roles, failing to intervene to protect citizens and their
property despite prior knowledge of the charged atmosphere and despite their
presence on the scene during attacks.

"Copts are paying the price of the inflammatory rhetoric against them
coming from some Islamist leaders and supporters of the former president, who
accuse Coptic spiritual leaders of conspiring to foment army intervention to
remove Dr. Morsy. Incendiary speeches indicate that Islamist leaders believe
Copts were heavily involved in the anti-Morsy protests," said Ishak
Ibrahim, EIPR officer for freedom of religion and belief. "At the same
time, Copts are paying a tax to exercise their constitutional rights and take
part in political life as equal citizens like any other. What is disturbing is
the failure of the security apparatus to act-which at times looks like
collusion-to protect citizens and their property who are being targeted on the
basis of their religion."

The EIPR is troubled by state institutions' disregard for these incidents and
their failure to deal decisively with the perpetrators and those inciting them.
It is also greatly disturbed by their failure to intervene to prevent any escalation.
This helps to perpetuate the attacks, especially considering that flyers were
and continue to be distributed in several provinces inciting against Copts and
churches. 3. Scientists Upset at Hire of Christian Professors in Indiana - The
Blaze

Creationism and intelligent design are causing quite a stir at Ball State
University, a public college in Muncie, Indiana. In addition to sparking an
internal investigation into Professor Eric Hedin, a Christian who is accused by
the atheistic Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), among others, of
potentially indoctrinating students, there's yet another new target. The FFRF
is now joining evolutionary scientists in speaking out against the same
university's hire of Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez, an astronomy professor who
embraces intelligent design.

What's most fascinating about the debate is that academic environments really
should be the host of vibrant discussion, debate and diverse viewpoints. While
most scientists do believe in evolutionary theory, the notion that people who
do not should be silenced seems counter-intuitive. But that is exactly what is
unfolding as the contention over Ball State's hiring of these professors
progresses.
For more news about the Persecuted Church, and how you can be more involved in
intercession for these precious saints, go
here.

Reaction to Trayvon Martin Case

Police Chief: 'The Whole World Is Watching Sanford'
Contrary to what some might have anticipated, the city of Sanford, Fla., has
not become a powder keg in the wake of the weekend's George Zimmerman and
Trayvon Martin verdict.

Monday afternoon, city officials, including Mayor Jeff Triplett and Police
Chief Cecil Smith, praised the restraint of the people of Sanford during a
prayer service at New Life Word Center Church conducted by the group Sanford
Pastors Connecting, formed last spring after the tragic shooting. The
Orlando Sentinel reported Sunday that a little more than a dozen demonstrators
peacefully protested Zimmerman's acquittal outside the courthouse in Sanford,
many shouting, "Justice for Trayvon." The 17-year-old Martin was shot
and killed by Zimmerman early last year.

However, no violence has transpired in Sanford as it did in at least one city
in the nation, Oakland, Calif. Other significant protests took place in New
York, Los Angeles, Chicago and other major cities. "Are you starting to feel like we're covered?" Smith
asked. "It might seem unusual for a city official to pose that question.
But I get the overwhelming feeling we've been covered by God.

"For months, everybody has been watching what would happen in Sanford
after the verdict was read. The whole world is watching Sanford. Everyone wants
to see us act up. We may not like what has happened, but we've put it in God's
hands, no matter what. We have been the most peaceful people, lifting up Christ
in the things we do."

Triplett spoke briefly Monday, quoting Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the
peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God," he said.
"You may not like the verdict, and you do have the right to protest
peacefully. But I must say how proud I am of the people of Sanford today for
how they have reacted with grace."(Charisma
News) Read
more.Reported
by: Breaking Christian News

Joel Rosenberg: WWIII Could Come in 2013

HAS THE END GAME BEGUN?

PRIVATELY, SENIOR ISRAELI OFFICIALS WARN WAR WITH IRAN
COULD COME IN 2013.

By Joel C. Rosenberg
Netanyahu begins public diplomacy campaign to prepare public for "military
option." (Netanya,
Israel, July 15, 2013) -- Over the past several weeks, I have been hearing from
current and former senior Israeli officials and advisors at the highest
possible levels, that the showdown with Iran is entering the critical "end
game" phase. I'm hearing from people with direct knowledge of the plans that
war could come in 2013.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is beginning to prepare the public in Israel
and around the world for a "military option." This is why he appeared
on CBS's "Face The Nation" on Sunday (see excerpt of transcript on
the blog). The
PM called the Iranian a "messianic, apocalyptic" regime bent on
genocide, a reference to the Shia eschatology Khamenei holds that Iran must
annihilate Israel and the U.S. to usher in the reign of the Twelfth Imam.
Netanyahu also called the incoming Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, a "a
wolf in sheep's clothing" who has bragged in the past about negotiating
with the West while secretly advancing nuclear enrichment. What's more,
Netanyahu vowed not to "wait too long" to stop Iran.

Expect more public diplomacy by Netanyahu and his team in the weeks ahead. This
is one of the reasons why the PM is sending his most trusted foreign policy
advisor, Ron Dermer, to the U.S. to serve as Israel's ambassador. Dermer will
work to ensure U.S.-Israeli relations are strong at this critical moment.
Dermer (who grew up in Miami Beach and is a native English speaker) will also
explain Israel's principles, objectives and actions to the American people
before, during, and after any crisis with Iran. Here's the key: Israeli intelligence now believes Iran will likely
have a "nuclear device" in as soon as four to six months, and an
operational nuclear bomb or warhead within a year.

But top Israeli political and military leaders -- up to an including the Prime
Minister -- do not believe they can afford to wait that long. Therefore, they
are making final preparations for war, a war that they increasingly believe may
have to be launched before this year is over. Haven't
we heard warnings like this before? Yes, we have. But . . .

Tuesday Marks Tisha B'Av in Judaism
This week concludes the 21-day solemn observance of what Jews
call..."Between the Straits," or Bein Hametzarim. This has been a
three-week time of fasting, reflection and sorrow that began on Tuesday, June
25th, with the Jewish minor feast called 17th of Tammuz, or "The 17th of
Tammuz," that commemorates the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem before
the destruction of both temples.

The 17th of Tammuz also marked the day that Moses broke the Ten Commandment
Tablets as he returned from Mount Sinai and found the Israelites worshipping a
golden calf.

This three-week period of mourning and fasting will end on Tuesday, July 16th,
with "The Ninth of Av," or Tisha B'Av, that commemorates the
destruction of the First Temple built by Solomon in 586 BC, and the destruction
of the Second Temple in 70 AD. These tragic destructions occurred about 656-years
apart, and as tradition has it, both temples were destroyed on the Hebrew
Calendar's Ninth Day of Av.
Hence, Tisha B'Av, or the "Ninth Day of Av," has been called the
"Saddest Day in Jewish History." Tisha
B'Av Readings include:

Deuteronomy 4:25-40: "Beware of Idolatry."

Jeremiah 8:13-9:23: "The Peril of False Teaching," "The
Prophet Mourns for the People," and "The People Mourn in
Judgment."

Matthew 23:16-23 and 24:1-2: "Woe to the Scribes and
Pharisees," and "Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple." If
you would like to read more about The 17th of Tammuz and The Ninth of Av, go
here.
A PRAYER FOR TISHA B'AVDearest Adonai,

May this be the last year that Your people observe with great sadness, Tisha
B'Av.

May they realize that if they ask for forgiveness, You can forgive them for
their disregard for You that led to the destruction of both Temples built for
Your glory! May You please keep them safe and give them divine strategies to
keep their enemies at bay.

We ask these things in the Name of Yeshua.

Amen."'Comfort, yes, comfort My people!" says your God. Speak comfort
to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity
is pardoned; for she has received from the Lord's hand, double for all her
sins." (Isaiah 40:1-2)

Prayers During Ramadan

Why radio ministry is vital in the Muslim world

For Tuesday July 16, Ramadan 2013 - Day 08.
"Loving Muslims Through Prayer"
Radio has the unique ability to deliver its message efficiently, inexpensively,
and compellingly to the greatest percentage of the world's people, regardless
of their economic status, educational level or geographic location.

Radio waves cross borders and go where traditional missionaries are not able to
go and where printed biblical material is difficult to access. In this way,
radio ministries play an essential role in reaching the Islamic world for
Christ. Radio also tends to be cheaper than other outreach methods.
PRAYER IDEAS Ask
God for more ministries to take up the challenge of radio broadcast.
Pray for the radio programmes to meet the felt needs of the people.
Pray for the local radio producers to be encouraged and protected.
Pray for those who seek the truth, that they may learn to know Christ and grow
in Him. Complete
article, video, audio, comments is here.

The Good News Corner

The Good News Corner:

Heroic Teens Chase down Suspected Kidnapper, Save Little Girl from Abduction
"I'm just a normal person who did a thing that anybody else would
do."
-Temar Boggs(Lancaster
Township, PA)-When a 5-year-old girl was snatched by a suspected kidnapper from
her grandmother's front yard, last week, it was a group of teens who ultimately
came to her rescue. Jocelyn
Rojas was abducted on Thursday afternoon in Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania,
and soon after police with K-9 units began a search. Two teen boys, Temar Boggs
and Chris Garcia, who were helping a friend move, heard of the search and
jumped into action, gathering other friends to help.

"We made our own little search party," Boggs later told reporters. The
15-year-old and his friends looked for the girl in several places before
spotting a car with a white-haired man and little girl inside, according to
reports. Boggs and Garcia pursued the car for a few turns through the
neighborhood, and finally he opened a door and pushed little Jocelyn out. "As
soon as the guy noticed we were chasing him," Boggs said, "he stopped
at the end of the hill and let her out, and she ran to me and said that she
needed her mom." Police
report that there is evidence the girl had been assaulted, and that the
suspected kidnapper apparently lured her into the car by offering her ice
cream. They are still looking for the perpetrator, described as a white male,
50 to 70 years old, driving a maroon-purple Chevy.

Boggs says he's not a hero, just a "normal person who did a thing that
anybody else would do." (Breaking
Christian News) You
can view the TV interview of this exciting story by going
here.

Pray for the Harvest!

Pray for the Harvest!

"Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you,
open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest." (John
4:35)
Every day, in every nation on earth, tens of thousands of men and women are
making decisions for Christ. Now, you can monitor this amazing fact online by
literally "watching" as these souls are born again into the Kingdom.

Of course, the identities of those who are coming to the Lord are never
revealed, but our God knows who they are! Join
us as we monitor these "names" daily, praying over each one to be
mentored and to grow in his or her faith . . . even in these perilous times.
You may visit either or both of the sites below, to pray for fields that are
ripe for harvest.
> > > OPTION ONE: AboutJesus.net

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